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Houlton, Rugby is a buzzing spot, but getting your teen to school can feel like herding cats in a rainstorm. When we moved mid-year, our eldest joined Lawrence Sheriff School, and we discovered the magic of free bus passes—plus a surprising perk that lets him roam Warwickshire like a bus-riding rockstar.
The Bus Pass Breakthrough
Initially, we shelled out cash for bus tickets to Lawrence Sheriff, thinking it was our only option. Rookie mistake! We later found out Warwickshire County Council offers free bus passes for eligible students. If your child attends a qualifying school (like Lawrence Sheriff) and lives over 3 miles away, you can apply via Warwickshire’s school transport page.
- How to Apply: Submit the online form before 31 May for September starts. Passes are sent to the school, not home, so your teen needs to play “pass pickup” at the office. Lost one? A replacement costs £10.
- The Perk: Our son flashes his pass to board the bus, and—get this—it doubles as a free travel card across Warwickshire’s public buses! He’s been zipping around like he owns the county, all for free.
Laugh It Off
We felt like financial geniuses when we ditched paid tickets for a free pass—until our son used it to “accidentally” visit every café in Warwickshire. Keep your teen’s travel in check, and enjoy the savings!
What’s your teen’s funniest bus adventure? Share below!